lairy

American

[lair-ee] / ˈlɛər i /

adjective

Australian Informal.

lairier, lairiest

of, relating to, or characteristic of a lair, a man who dresses garishly and is crude or vulgar.

lairy British

/ ˈlɛərɪ /

adjective

gaudy or flashy

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Etymology

Origin of lairy

First recorded in 1905–10; apparently to be identified with British, especially Cockney slang lairy “cunning, knowing, conceited,” respelling (representing dialectal pronunciation) of leery ¹

Example Sentences

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People judge him on being loud, lairy and full on but McGregor is so obsessed about all combat sports and his energy is infectious.

From BBC

The Saturday or Sunday after the attack I was at Chester train station travelling on my own, and I wasn't aware it was Chester races and there were a lot of people around getting lairy.

From BBC

She denied a misjudgement at Kilbeggan, saying she sent her horse to the front as she wanted to ensure a strong gallop, before easing the mare down in passing the winning post for the first time as her mount "became lairy".

From BBC

Mekhi Lairy scored 13 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from distance, and 4 for 4 from the line, and added seven assists.

From Seattle Times

In addition, Mekhi Lairy had 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists.

From Seattle Times

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